Doha to host World Investment Forum from October 25 to 27
<p>Doha, Qatar: Doha will host the ninth edition of the World Investment Forum from 25 to 27 October 2026, held jointly by the State of Qatar and UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) under the theme “Investing in the Future.”</p> <p>The Forum will bring together high-level participants, including ministers and senior government officials, as well as CEOs, business leaders, investors, sovereign…
Doha, Qatar will host the ninth World Investment Forum from October 25 to 27, 2026, co-organized by the State of Qatar and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The theme for this year's event is "Investing in the Future."
The high-level event will feature participation from ministers and senior government officials, CEOs, business leaders, investors, representatives of international organizations and investment promotion agencies, financial and development institutions, and the global entrepreneurial community.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry in Qatar is an official partner, supporting economic diversification, enhancing national competitiveness, developing the business and investment environment, and attracting high-value investments.
The Forum will explore the impact of economic fragmentation and technological advancements on capital flows and investment decisions, and strategies to expand the benefits of investment and contribute to sustainable development and economic resilience. Over 70 sessions and high-level dialogues will be held across seven thematic tracks, covering sectors such as artificial intelligence, critical minerals, energy, infrastructure, sustainable finance, tourism and culture, and emerging opportunities like the space economy.
Additional activities include high-level plenary sessions, ministerial roundtables, and dialogues involving governments, investors, and business leaders. A key focus will be the "The Future of Investment in the Gulf Region" session, co-hosted with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), to discuss investment opportunities, policies, and initiatives supporting investment attraction, deeper economic integration in the Gulf, and the region's role as a global investment hub.
The Forum coincides with ongoing regional developments affecting global trade, including disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, raising awareness about the security of trade corridors and the stability of global supply networks. These issues underscore the need for diversifying supply routes, strengthening international coordination, and mitigating spillover effects on global trade and the economy. The World Investment Forum returns to Qatar after a 14-year absence, following its third edition in Doha in 2012.
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